In this romantic comedy, a handsome Navy commander is sailing off Sand Diego Bay when he sees an SOS. He investigates and discovers it came from a mischievous boy who is playing with a signal light given to him by his uncle, a commercial… MoreIn this romantic comedy, a handsome Navy commander is sailing off Sand Diego Bay when he sees an SOS. He investigates and discovers it came from a mischievous boy who is playing with a signal light given to him by his uncle, a commercial airline pilot. The commander then meets the boy's widowed mother and romance ensues until he asks for her hand. She tell him no because she doesn't want her children to live the gypsy life of military children. The children, most particularly the impish boy, are terribly disappointed. Their uncle again comes to call and brings them weather balloons. The little boy uses the balloons to try to sail across the bay, knowing full well the sailor will rescue him. He is correct and afterward, the mother is so grateful that she finally agrees to be his bride.

What can only be described as a sweet film, this family comedy is bright and sunny even when the situation takes a turn for the perilous. Full of sprightly… MoreWhat can only be described as a sweet film, this family comedy is bright and sunny even when the situation takes a turn for the perilous. Full of sprightly performances this is the kind of film that rarely gets made anymore and when it does is drowned in sugary sentiment. The Jones girls, Shirley and Carolyn are both most engaging, play well off each other and look great. In Carolyn's case this might be the most attractive she ever was on screen. As the men in their lives Gig Young get a rare chance to be the romantic lead who doesn't lose the girl in the end performing with his customary charming agility. Red Buttons provides comic relief but his character is more than that and he does it well, he and Carolyn are a surprisingly compatible couple. A film that will leave you charmed at the conclusion this should really be more widely known.

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